Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
A program that focuses on philosophical foundations, political institutions, collective behavior, economic theory, and economic influences. Includes instruction in econometrics, logic, metaphysics, moral responsibility, philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, philosophy through history, reasoning and persuasion, and social epistemology.
- Schools offering
- 18
- Annual completions
- 145
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- —
About this major
A program that focuses on philosophical foundations, political institutions, collective behavior, economic theory, and economic influences. Includes instruction in econometrics, logic, metaphysics, moral responsibility, philosophy of language, philosophy of perception, philosophy through history, reasoning and persuasion, and social epistemology.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +0.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Political science teachers, postsecondary | $95k | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Economists | $115k | +1.2% | Master's degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $120k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Political scientists | $139k | -3.1% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Earnings data is not yet available at this major's level of granularity. See the concentration hub for family-level figures.
Top colleges for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 0 | 42 | 42 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Houghton University | Houghton, NY | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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